The good news is that there appears to be very little oil left on the surface of the ocean in the Gulf. The bad news is it will be years before wildlife stocks recover and oil will still be on/in the Gulf beaches and marshes for years - if not decades - to come.
California Condor
It is a large, black vulture with patches of white on the underside of the wings and a largely bald head with skin color ranging from yellowish to a bright red, depending on the bird's mood.
Island Scrub Jay
The Island Scrub-Jay is one of the species native to North America and is endemic to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California.
Yellow Billed Magpie
The Yellow-billed Magpie, Pica nuttalli, is a large bird in the crow family found only in California.
Black-crowned Antpitta
The Black-crowned Antpitta is a species of bird in the Formicariidae family. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Stripe Cheeked Woodpecker
The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker, Piculus callopterus, is a species of woodpecker endemic to Panama.